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CHAPTER 12

It was already late at night when Korra woke up from a nightmare. It's been a long time since she had one. The last time was when she was confused of her feelings for the ex- chief of police, Lin Bei Fong. She was trying to catch her breath when she woke up. Fortunately, no one noticed her. She stood up and paced back and forth. Naga was too tired to even join her. She kept thinking if Tenzin's family is safe, if her Lin is with them. She was going crazy. Finally, Korra decided to go back to the air temple just to make sure. She is having this bad feeling since they all parted. Before she could make it out of the tunnel her friend, Asami, stopped her. Korra heard her crying silently. Korra felt sorry for her about all the things that she has to experience. She doesn't deserve to be sitting alone and crying like she carries the burden of the whole world. Korra sat down beside her but she didn't say anything. She thought that giving her silence might comfort her. Korra was surprised when Asami suddenly hugged her. Asami was still crying. Korra, trying to be supportive placed a hand on her back and said " there, there." Korra couldn't say anything else. She was out of words. Minutes passed when Asami calmed down. " I.. I'm sorry. I shouldn't…" Asami said as she wiped the tears from her eyes. " Hey, you don't have to be sorry. I should be the one. I caused you all of these troubles. I'm really sorry. You don't…" Korra was stopped when Asami continued, " deserve this? Yeah, I don't but I wouldn't know the truth about my father if it weren't for you. All my life I have everything prepared for me. When I met you I thought you will be someone who will wreck my life especially when I learned that you and Mako are friends. But I was wrong. You were the one who pulled me out of my shell. I wouldn't have made a stand against my father if it weren't for you. I know things are a little complicated between you, me and Mako but whatever comes out between that I want us to stay as friends." Asami said as she stood up and threw a stone in the water.

" hey…"

" hmm?"

" may I ask a question?"

" yeah, sure."

" is there something between you and Mako? Answer me honestly."

" honestly, between us, we're friends. I care about him because he is my friend like you and Bolin. Yes, we kissed but I did that because I thought it would change how I feel for Lin. I didn't mean to offend you or anything. He is nice but sometimes I could just punch him."

" punch him? Why?"

" well, I think he doesn't know how he really feels between you and me. One thing is that he is like chaining me. It's like every time he breathes in my neck like some kind of obsessed stalker. You know. But please don't worry. I have Lin and I love her."

"yeah, I can feel that. You're lucky Korra. You have her. You're meant for each other. And by the way, why are you up so late?"

" oh spirits! I totally forgot all about that. Listen, Asami could you do me a favor?"

" are you putting your life at risk again? Please tell me no."

" I wish I could but I've been having this bad feeling since we all split. I really need to go back t the air temple. I just have to check something. Something isn't right."

" no. I'm sorry Korra but no. It's dangerous. Please don't do it."

" Asami, I need to. I have to check something. I need to make sure they all got away safely."

" they did Korra. We saw them leave."

" I know but please, Asami. I think… even the thought of it makes me insane… please"

" Lin? Korra…"

" Asami, I beg you. I will come back as soon as possible. Trust me on this. I just need…"

" ok. Fine. go. But promise me, you will come back. If anything happens send a message. Fire bend a really big one or a tsunami or an earthquake. Please. We can't afford to lose you. Promise me."

" I promise. Thank you so much Asami. Thank you." Korra hugged her so tight that Asami could breathe. When she let go, she jumped into the water and bended it. She made herself propel towards the lake underwater.

Korra made it to the air temple in no time. She saw that Amon's airships were still docked. She also noticed that the Amon was boarding the ship. She went in further. Before she could make it to the door she heard the lieutenant laughing with the other equalists. Korra quickly jumped into the bushes and hid. Luckily, no one saw her.

" hahaha! I can't believe that we actually caught her! The famous chief Lin Bei Fong! Hahaha!"

Korra's eyes widened with shock from what she heard. She wanted to attack those fucking equalists who messed around with her lover but she knew better. If she attacked now then the efforts of trying to hide and Lin protecting the air benders would be for nothing.

" Benders need to learn equality. Amon was right. She is the perfect example to the citizens. I can't wait to beat her to death." the lieutenant said as they passed by the bush where Korra was hiding. Korra took a step back to keep him from seeing her. As she stepped back, a twig snapped. The lieutenant heard it. He looked at the bushes trying so hard to see what's behind it. As he approached the bushes he was stopped when the other equalists called out. " sir, everything is ready, Amon said that we have to go back to the city and give speech." The lieutenant wanted so desperately to check out what's behind the bushes but he shrugged it off and went to the air ship and boarder. Korra looked at the ship as it took off. When it was out of sight she busted in to a ran towards the door and looked for Lin. She looked everywhere, opened the door after door. She even went to where the sky bisons sleep, still nothing. Then she went back in when she noticed drips of blood. It led through were the lieutenant and the equalists went out a while ago so she followed the prints leading to the basement. As she followed the traces of blood her mind and heart was racing of what scene she will see when she opens the basement door. She picked up her pace seconds later she arrived at the door. The door was left open and there was light at the end of the room. As she pushed the door to make more room she saw more traces of blood now thicker like something was dragged. Tears were already falling down from her eyes. She was scared of what she might see. She took a few more steps when she saw a familiar figure leaning on the wall. She took one more step to have a clearer view. That's when she saw her lover leaning on the wall weakly, on hand pressed on a bloody wound, and eyes closed. Korra hurriedly kissed Lin and shook her. She gently placed her head on her lap and pressed her wound. " Lin? Come on, Lin, wake up… please wake up… Lin, wake up!" Korra said as she shook Lin. Tears were running down her face. " come on, Lin. You… you said you were gonna come back to me… you promised… Lin please… wake up." Korra gently placed a kiss on her lips. Still nothing is happening. This is what she dreaded the most. She is not prepared for this and she will never be. " come on… Lin… please." Lin opened her eyes and was surprised in what she saw. " Korra? Korrra? Why are you…?" Lin said weakly. Korra stopped crying for a moment and gave Lin a smile. Korra was so scared that she might loose her.

" shh.. don't speak. Just stay with me. stay with me, I got you." Korra said as she wiped her own tears.

" Korra, I…"

" Shh… it's okay now."

" Korra, I… I…"

" what? It's okay stay with me now."

"Korra, listen. I… Iove…"

" what?"

" I said, I.. love... you"

" heh.. you do? I love you too. Come on, stay with me."

" I love you… and I will stay with you. Forever."

As soon as Korra heard her lover saying the three words she's been dying to hear she kissed Lin deeply. " Lin, I..." Korra wanted to say a lot but she realized that the equalists may come back for her so she decided that they will talk about it later for now they need to flee the island. " wait here, I'll get some water and heals those. We need to get out of here before they come back." Korra said. " no." Lin said as she desperately tried to get up but Korra stopped her. " Lin, do not force yourself, please." " I am not forcing myself. Let's go together. Let's go to your hide out now before it's too late. I can still manage. Ahhh!" Lin grunted with so much pain. " but Lin…" " Korra listen to me, they are hunting you right now and you said it yourself they might come back. Let's go now, trust me. I can manage. Please Korra." Lin said as she placed a hand on Korra's face. Korra couldn't argue anymore since Lin is giving a strong argument obliged. " okay… let's go. I'll carry you on my back." " can you take the weight of my uniform?" Lin asked as she tried to get up. " I can manage. Trust me Lin." Korra said as she offered her a hand. With a sigh Lin climbed on her back and whispered to her ear, " I trust you." Korra smiled and then she ran towards the water. Korra bended the water to catch them, once underwater she made a bubble to let them breathe. Then, Korra willed the water to push them to the direction of their hide out.

In no time, they arrived. Asami was still waiting. She was pacing back and forth when she heard Korra called out. " Asami!" Asami ran to their direction. She was surprised with what she saw. When Korra went to the island she was alone and now she came back with Lin. Asami couldn't believe it. " are you okay?" as she knelt close to Lin. " yeah. Thanks to Korra and to you. You allowed her, but I was impressed by how you stopped her. Thank you." Lin said as she tried to sit up. " don't." Asami said as she turned towards Korra, " what took you so long? I was worried sick! And why didn't you heal Bei Fong's wounds yet. And…" Asami was stopped when Korra butted in. " hey. First of all, when I arrived there the equalists where still roaming around. Second, I brought her here first because they might come back." Korra said as she bended the water into her arms and towards Lin's wound. Asami didn't speak anymore when she saw Korra healing Lin's wounds. There was a little pain and Lin was forced to hold on to Asami. Asami didn't mind but it was a really tight grip that her arms might crush. When it was done, Asami helped Lin to sit up. Korra bended the water from her clothes and Lin. " thank you." Lin said as she tried to get up. She had a hard time balancing since her bending was taken away and her uniform was really heavy. Korra and Asami looked at each other and found it weird. Then Lin looked at them and sighed, " I … uhhh…" Lin couldn't say it because it was really painful. But she managed to gain her composure and said " I lost my bending." Lin said as her tears build up in her eyes. Lin was trying so hard not to cry but Korra noticed it. " I'm sorry." Asami said and she hugged Lin. " I'll leave you two alone. I'm beat. I'll sleep now. good night." Asami said as she headed back inside the sewers, their hide out. Lin and Korra were left alone outside. Lin sat down beside Korra. " I can't believe that he got you." Korra said as her fists balled. Lin noticed it then she placed her hand on top of Korra's. Korra looked at Lin. Both of them weren't saying anything. Their eyes are filled with mixed emotions, fear, sadness, hopelessness and many more. Korra leaned closer to Lin and kissed her. Lin kissed her back. Then Korra hugged her, so as Lin. " hey, let it out. It's okay to cry." Lin didn't say anything and she let her tearing running down. She shifted herself to Korra. Her head resting on Korra's chest. Then she continued to cry. All of those emotions bottled up in the past years and the present. She never felt so good releasing her emotions. She never felt alone anymore now that Korra is beside her. Minutes passed then Lin stopped she looked up still with tears in her eyes. Korra looked at her to. Korra wiped her tear and said " it feel good right?" " yes, it does. Thank you" Lin said as she kissed Korra so gently. When they pulled away, " I love you." Lin said. Korra smiled and a tear ran down her face " I love you too." Korra said. " let's go in. We need some rest." Korra said as she stood up. She offered Lin a hand. Lin gladly took it. Korra led the way inside but before they go in, Lin pulled Korra's hand. " I'm glad that you came in my life." Lin said. " I am too. I won't be what I am now without you. I love you so much." Korra said as she placed a kiss on Lin's lips. When Korra pulled back, Lin smiled at her. " woah…" Korra said as she covered her mouth trying to hide her amazement and blush. " what?" Lin said as she raised an eyebrow at her. " nothing… it's just… you look really beautiful when you smile." Korra said now furiously blushing. Lin blushed too " come on Korra, let's get some rest." as she took her hand and led the way in. Lin couldn't see a thing. " Korra?" as soon as Lin turned back at her, Korra made a fire to light their way. " there, let's sleep there." Korra pointed at Naga's back. " on Naga?" Lin asked. " yeah, but not really on, we use her body for pillow." Korra said with enthusiasm. Lin didn't like the idea but if the earth is beneath her it's fine even though she doesn't have her bending any more. They lied down. Korra kissed Lin and Lin kissed her back. Korra was lying on Lin's shoulder then they both fell asleep. They were so tired that as soon as their heads hit on Naga's body they fell asleep.

Morning came, when both Lin and Korra opened their eyes. They were glad that they saw each other. Korra smiled so as Lin.

" uhh, Korra? Chief Bei Fong… ma'am?" Bolin said as he looked at them. Korra and Lin were hugging and smiling at each other.

Korra and Lin broke their gazes at each other when they heard Bolin and looked at him. They were both shocked and the pushed each other away from their hugs and sat up quickly. Both of them were looking at opposite ways and blushing furiously from embarrassment. Bolin scratched his head in confusion and finally said, " breakfast is ready."

" uhh yeah, we will both be there" Korra said still blushing not looking at Bolin or Lin

Lin stood up and brushed her uniform " yes, uhm, give us a minute." Lin said still blushing also not looking at either Bolin or Korra.

" okay, but don't be too long." Bolin said not having a slightest clue and left them.

Korra stood up too and looked at Lin. Lin looked at her too and both of them giggled.

" well that was close" Korra said.

" yeah. Let's go and eat." Lin said

Korra took Lin's hand and both of them went to eat.

sorry this one is short, but i'll make it up to you guys. i'm sorry for the late updates too, i had exams and duty:( reviews please:)